Humans Anonymous
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WHAT IS HUMANS ANONYMOUS ?

Humans Anonymous is a self-help group with a programme of recovery for people suffering from compulsions and / or addictions of various kinds. It is a non-profit making organisation run by and for its members. No charge is made for its services and there are no membership fees. It is open to all who seek freedom from addictive and compulsive patterns of thought and behaviour.

There are three elements to the programme of recovery from compulsive and addictive patterns of thought and behaviour.

1. WORKING THROUGH THE TWELVE STEPS
   Members are invited to work through a programme of recovery set out in twelve stages or steps which aims to progressively free them from the grip of compulsive and addictive patterns of thought and behaviour. Each step involves a different activity: some involve writing, some mental activity, others direct action. A booklet “Compulsions and Addictions : Steps To Recovery” provides the basic guidance, though it is recommended that members draw on the experience of others who have worked through some or all of this programme.
   
   
2. REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT HUMANS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
   These meetings enable members to identify with each other in the challenges they face as they work through the programme. The sharing of experiences within meetings is especially useful in helping members learn from each other. We aim to make the meetings safe and confidential places to share in and to that end there are guidelines for their conduct. There are no therapists or other professionals acting in an official capacity but elected officers help to facilitate the smooth running of the meetings.
   
   
3. THE DAILY PROGRAMME
   This work is done individually by each member on a daily basis to support their programme of recovery. Details of this are given in the booklet “Compulsions and Addictions : Steps To Recovery”.
   

Many people who suffer from problems of compulsion and addiction feel isolated and helpless. They may despair of there being any solution to their problems. Yet everyone we know who has followed the Humans Anonymous programme has benefited from it. Like anything else, however, the more you put in, the more you get out.

There is a spiritual dimension to this programme but you don’t have to believe in anything. This programme is open to those of all religious faiths and none. You just have to be willing to try to work through the programme to the best of your ability.

By attending meetings and completing Step 1 you should get a clear picture if you are suffering from compulsive or addictive patterns of thought or behaviour - providing you are honest with yourself. Humans Anonymous offers a way of dealing with these problems, but it is not necessarily the only way. It can also be used together with various therapies, treatment programmes or spiritual teachings. Only you can decide whether Humans Anonymous is for you, but we suggest you try it out for a reasonable period to get a fair idea.

CAN ANYONE JOIN ?

The only requirement for membership of Humans Anonymous is a desire to seek freedom from addictive and compulsive patterns of thought and behaviour. Anyone, regardless of race, religion, age, creed, class, gender or sexual orientation is welcome.

CURRENT MEETINGS

• BRISTOL MEETING - Saturday 11.00 am
  The Lodge
  Heath House Priory Hospital
  Heath House Lane (off Bell Hill)
  Stapleton, Bristol.
  
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